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Stairway Fund is a advocacy organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $2.5 million. EIN: 300286949.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStairway Fund is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 300286949. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Stairway Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 60 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.
Stairway Fund is located in Chicago, IL, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Stairway Fund has $2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stairway Fund is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Stairway Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Stairway Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Stairway Fund profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Stairway Fund is a advocacy organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $2.5 million. EIN: 300286949. Stairway Fund is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Stairway Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Stairway Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 300286949, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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STAIRWAY FUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Stairway Fund
- What is Stairway Fund?
- Stairway Fund is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Chicago, United States. Stairway Fund is a advocacy organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $2.5 million. EIN: 300286949.
- Who leads Stairway Fund?
- Lauren K Macdonald serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Stairway Fund located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
- What is Stairway Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M.
- Is Stairway Fund trustworthy?
- Stairway Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Stairway Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 300286949.